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Last Updated: 12/4/2009

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City: Durban, North Coast
State: Kwazulu Natal
Country: ZA
Signup Date: 8/21/2006

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Monday, October 26, 2009 
hey everyone

a few new video's from my durban album launch at the elizabeth sneddon theatre in august have been uploaded on YouTube. those of you who were there or are just keen to digest a bit of guitar stuffs on a monday morning, take a look below - 

30°12′45″S 26°31′53″E [Martian Folk Song] -
http://www.youtube.com/wat..ch?v=huhzC9VJIG0

Half A Decade -
http://www.youtube.com/wat..ch?v=gTzObLQ7lQ0

The Book of Right On [Joanna Newsom cover] -
http://www.youtube.com/wat..ch?v=rTmXI4LlT5E

Sitar Improvisation -
http://www.youtube.com/wat..ch?v=Tn6rHIblpY0

Burnside -
http://www.youtube.com/wat..ch?v=ndNB47rerfw

have a very pleasant week!

guy b.

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Thursday, September 03, 2009 



hey everyone 

i wanted to let you know that my brand new album "fox hill lane" has been released and features some of south africa's finest musicians whom i have been fortunate enough to collaborate with on the record. 

the album is available for sale here - 


and here - 


and on digital download here - 


at the same time i have finally launched my official website, so please take a look and let us know what you think. it includes a bunch of video's, interviews, pics, some tunes, etc. visit us here - 


thanks guys. hope to see you out on the road real soon. 

guy b. 

p.s. below are some reviews for the new album. 


"Guy Buttery's latest album is a true accomplishment. Layers of musical landscapes are woven together to harness the listener, note by note. Fox Hill Lane is a timeless record and of the best stuff to ever come out of South Africa." 

- Acoustic Image 


“I am moved by Guy Buttery's musical language and journey: this musician from South Africa is painting a framework, transforming his roots and the richness of his mixed culture into an inspired language that has become very personal and yet universal. This is touching, refreshing and amazing to witness. Thank you for his intoxicating joy, and may his voyage be as rich and exciting as a long life melody." 

- Pierre Bensusan, World renowned Acoustic Guitarist 


"Fox Hill Lane is a study in contrasts, ranging from the meditative, slightly nostalgic solo guitar of opening track ‘7” postcard (45RPM)’ and ‘Travel By Packet’, to the jubilant mbaqanga-tinged ‘Sibanisezwe’ and ‘Mama’, and the mesmeric cycles of ‘Half a Decade’. The album contains plenty of Buttery’s trademark intricate fingerwork and full use of the rhythmic and percussive qualities of his instruments, as he explores the boundaries of different styles and genres. The use of instruments like the dobro, tabla, sitar and hosepipe flute give the music an original, earthy feel, and there is the suggestion of mountains, rivers and wide open spaces, the sounds and rhythms by turns soaring and energetic, brooding and melancholy. Fox Hill Lane is a testament to Guy Buttery’s growth as a musician and a person, and a richly textured collection of beautifully crafted music, rooted in South Africa but destined for the world."

- Music Industry Online 


"... a real winner!" 

- David Spelman, Artistic Director at the New York Guitar Festival


"...a unique brand of neo-pastoral indie-folk viscerally connected to the soil from which it sprang. At the tender age of 25, Buttery is already approaching something approximating world renown with the past year having included increasingly high-profile live shows across Africa, Europe, America and Australia and media touchstones such as Guitar Magazine proclaiming him one of the finest fingerstyle guitarists of his generation. Achieving the rare crossover combination of greater accessability and evolved lyricism, the album could be the one that takes Buttery from the cane fields to KwaZulu-Natal to the snowcapped pinnacles of success." 

- The Mail and Guardian 


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Monday, February 23, 2009 
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009 
hey every​one... just thoug​ht i'd let you know that my last.​fm page is up and runni​ng now.​.​.​ drop by there​ for news,​ gig detai​ls,​ more video​'​s and tunes​.​.​.​thank​s guys and take it super​ easy... ​G. http:​/​/​www.​last.​fm/​music​/​guy+​butte​ry
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Monday, December 08, 2008 

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hey everyone...

there's a new feature and interview at the address below talking guitars, influences, the South African music industry, and also includes a bunch of video's... check it out here at the short URL below-

http://new.overtone.co.za/musicblog/guy-buttery-guitar-guru-exclusive-interview/2008/12/05/interviews/music/download/southafrica/events/livebands/freedownloads/reviews/venues

take care guys... G.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2008 

Category: Music

hey guys

here's the link to the radio interview i did in NYC when i was there in may. its a really awesome radio show that i've been listening to for years that has featured the likes of michael hedges, pierre bensusan, richard leo johnson, john fahey, leo kottke and tons of other guitar geeks.

http://www.wnyc.org/shows/newsounds/episodes/2008/05/29

i did a few live tracks on air and i think he played some tunes from the album. anyhoo, give it a listen if you have a sec.

take it easy kids.

G.

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Friday, May 09, 2008 

Hosted By: Guy Buttery
When: Sunday, 25th May - Sunday, 8th June 2008
Where: Various Venues & Festivals
Various Locations around the U.K.
United Kingdom
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Prepare yourself for a musical journey of discovery and inspiration, not to be missed and never to be forgotten.

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Monday, January 28, 2008 
how's the link for the recent interview I did with Guitar Player Magazine for those of you interested:

www.guitarplayer.com/article/guy-buttery/jan-08/32947

take it easy!

Guy B.
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Monday, October 08, 2007 

Category: Music
Hosted By: Guy Buttery
When: Friday Oct 12, 2007
at 7:00 PM
Where: Ramsgate to Knysna

Friday, 12th October – 7pm
African Sky [formerly Rocky Ridge], Ramsgate, South Coast, 083 3666 760

Monday, 15th October – 7pm
Away with the Fairies Backpackers, Hogsback, 074 114 7179

Wednesday, 17th October – 7pm
The Old Cash Store, Sardinia Bay, Port Elizabeth, 041 366 1211

Friday, 19th October – 9pm
Zucchini at TimberLake, N2 between Sedgefield and Wilderness, 082 446 2327

Saturday, 20th October – 6:30pm
Peace of Eden, Rheenedal Road, Knysna, 072 018 1333 or 044 388 4671

Sunday, 21st October – 6:30 pm
Martin & Kayla Soirée, 69 Beachy Head Road, Plettenberg Bay, 083 346 8969 or 044 533 3830


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Friday, July 27, 2007 
Hosted By: Guy Buttery
When: Saturday Aug 04, 2007
at 7:00 PM
Where: Various Venues
Various Locations
Cape Town,
South Africa
Description:
Guy Buttery

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